Guide to Eastern Shiga
Overview of Eastern Shiga
Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.
Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.
Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.
Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.
Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga
Historic Hikone Castle Walk and Yumekyobashi Shopping
The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!
Anime in Real Life – Must-see spots in Shiga
Explore Omi Merchant Houses and Tarobogu Shrine
See Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure and Become Lucky in Love
Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure
Hachiman Moat Festival
Lanterns placed around the town and along the Hachiman Moat bring out a sense refinement and emotion.
Okinahajimeshiki
The “Okinahajimeshiki” is a divine service performed at Taga Taisha Shine to greet the gods at the start of the year.
POWERZONE Riverbase Shiga
How about taking to the river in Higashiomi City, Shiga, for fun and adventure for people of all ages? The natural adventure sports on offer have such exciting names as “canyon swimming” and “shower climbing.
Hachimanyama Ropeway
This ropeway takes around four minutes to transport you from the base of the mountain to the top, from where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama that includes Lake Biwa, Lake Nishinoko and the old town below, all wreathed in the glory of the current season.
Japan Location Photo
Japan Location Photo offers a wedding photography service in stunning Hikone locations representative of the beauty of Japan, including the National Treasure that is Hikone-jo Castle and the majestic Lake Biwa.
Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!
Machiya Inn
Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.
Guesthouse Mio
Guesthouse Mio is a traditional Japanese townhouse that was renovated in 2018.
Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman
This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.
Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences
Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.
Hotel New Omi
Just one minute on foot from JR Omi-Hachiman Station, this hotel is conveniently located for both business and sightseeing.
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